Gloc-9

Gloc-9, born Aristotle Pollisco, is a Filipino rapper and songwriter widely regarded as one of the most important figures in Philippine hip-hop. He built his reputation on a rapid, technically dense flow paired with socially conscious, storytelling lyrics that address poverty, family, corruption and everyday struggles in the Philippines, earning him comparisons to a wordsmith working in the tradition of Filipino poetry rather than a typical party rapper.

His songs such as «Upuan», «Sirena» and «Magda» are known for tackling difficult social and political themes through narrative-driven verses, often built around a single character's story, while tracks like «Ipagpatawad Mo» and «Simpleng Tao» show a more personal, reflective side of his songwriting. This combination of technical rap skill and socially engaged storytelling has made him a critically respected voice whose work is often studied alongside his commercial success.

Over the course of his career Gloc-9 has collaborated widely with other Filipino artists across genres, helping bring rap into the mainstream of Philippine popular music while retaining a reputation for lyrical substance, earning him multiple Awit Award recognitions and a lasting influence on the country's hip-hop scene.